Events at The Helicopter Museum

There are no extra admission charges for our events, all are at our standard museum admission price and tickets can be purchased on the day at the door. No need to book.
'12 months Free Return' tickets are valid for all our events with the exception of the Dalek Event on 14th June.

14th December 2025

Christmas Ho Ho Ho'pen Cockpit Day

Meet Santa and sit in his famous Sleigh.

Plus.....Open cockpits, charity stalls and face painting.

Christmas Magic Shows for our Younger Visitors at 11.30am and 1.00pm

15th February 2026

Heli-Kids Day

The day the kids take over the Museum!! Enjoy an interactive day for our younger visitors including a character hunt, touch and feel exhibit tables, colouring stations, children's bespoke tours, open cockpits, heli-craft tables and the chance to try on pilots helmets. Also...Learn about Air/Sea Rescue, climb into a rescue harness and sit in the pilots seat of our only helicopter that has been flown by a Marvel Super Hero!! Activities take place between 10am and 2pm.

 

22nd February 2026

Magical Sunday Fun Day

An exciting Half Term Fun Day for our younger visitors with the chance to meet Scooby Doo and Stitch, climb aboard helicopters, watch a live show and pose for a photograph with a dinosaur!!

22nd March 2026

'Behind the Scenes' Spotters Day

Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting restoration and not on general public display.

 

8th April 2026

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

15th April 2026

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

25th & 26th April 2026

Military History Weekend

The weekend will see the area around the Museum brought to life by re-enactors, living history camps and historic military vehicles.

Plus tank driving and live firing demos, live 1940's music, WWII small arms talks and live firing displays on both days!!

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24th May 2026

Heli-Kids Day

The day the kids take over the Museum!! Enjoy an interactive day for our younger visitors including a character hunt, touch and feel exhibit tables, colouring stations, children's bespoke tours, open cockpits, heli-craft tables and the chance to try on pilots helmets. Also...Learn about Air/Sea Rescue, climb into a rescue harness and sit in the pilots seat of our only helicopter that has been flown by a Marvel Super Hero!! Activities take place between 10am and 2pm.

 

14th June 2026

Dalek Invasion Day

The Charity Dalek Squad are coming to The Helicopter Museum !!. Meet the famous Daleks and other characters from Dr Who. Have your photograph taken beside the Tardis. Watch the live interactive 'Audience With The Daleks Show'. Plus Open Cockpits, Charity Stalls, Fancy Dress Competition, Dr Who Merchandise Zone and lots more.

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27th June 2026

Hovercraft Event

View a selection of hovercraft and watch some live displays in our grounds. More details to come soon.......

 

12th July 2026

The North Somerset Scale Model Show

Our Annual event at the museum attracts the best modellers from across the County. See the amazing detail in a wide selection of models and dioramas on display. Model workshops, Charity stalls, Competitions and Trade stalls.

 

5th August 2026

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

12th August 2026

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

16th August 2026

World Helicopter Day and G-Lynx Anniversary Event

Come and celebrate as part of this International event with Exclusive cockpit access to our Russian Hind Gunship, iconic Huey, Gazelle and 'Movie Star' Mil-8.

Plus special celibration of the 40th anniversary of our G-Lynx helicopter holding the Helicopter World Speed Record.

19th August 2026

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

26th August 2026

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

13th September 2026

Heli-Kids Day

The day the kids take over the Museum!! Enjoy an interactive day for our younger visitors including a character hunt, touch and feel exhibit tables, colouring stations, children's bespoke tours, open cockpits, heli-craft tables and the chance to try on pilots helmets. Also...Learn about Air/Sea Rescue, climb into a rescue harness and sit in the pilots seat of our only helicopter that has been flown by a Marvel Super Hero!! Activities take place between 10am and 2pm.

 

27th September 2026

'Behind the Scenes' Spotters Day

Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting restoration and not on general public display.

 

25th October 2026

Halloween Family Fun Day

An amazing day of Spooky fun for the whole family with free entry for all children in Halloween fancy dress!!

Watch live giant bubble shows in the indoor arena at 11.30am and 12.45pm. Meet the costumed characters on the prowl and explore the haunted graveyard. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters and try on a pilots helmet. Meet Frankensteins Monster and his younger brother 'Frank'. Have your photograph taken in the stocks. Plus...Facepainting, Charity Stalls and a Halloween Themed Menu in our Cafe.

13th December 2026

Christmas Ho Ho Ho'pen Cockpit Day

Meet Santa and sit in his famous Sleigh.

Plus.....Open cockpits, charity stalls and face painting.

Christmas Magic Shows for our Younger Visitors at 11.30am and 1.00pm